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Kegalle Plantations PLC

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EV / Rev
Div yield
1,82 %
Op margin
10,6 %
ROE
-7,7 %
Net margin
-38,2 %
Debt / equity
0,42
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About

Kegalle Plantations PLC operates in the Fishing & Farming industry, generating revenue primarily through agricultural production and food-related activities.

Business. Kegalle Plantations PLC (KGAL.CM) operates in the Food & Beverages industry, specifically within the Fishing & Farming sector. The company is engaged in the production and sale of food products. No specific operating segments or geographic breakdowns are provided in the available data. The company is listed under the ticker KGAL.CM.

Classification92 %
SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
Business sectorFood & Beverages
IndustryFishing & Farming
ActivityFood
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Sell-side consensus
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
-7,7 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

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    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples · THIS SECTOR−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Synthesis

    Business

    Kegalle Plantations PLC (KGAL.CM) operates in the Food & Beverages industry, specifically within the Fishing & Farming sector. The company is engaged in the production and sale of food products. No specific operating segments or geographic breakdowns are provided in the available data. The company is listed under the ticker KGAL.CM.

    Classification92 %
    SectorConsumer Non-Cyclicals
    Business sectorFood & Beverages
    IndustryFishing & Farming
    ActivityFood
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Kegalle Plantations PLC exhibits a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42, indicating a relatively conservative leverage position compared to industry norms. However, the company's liquidity is rated as medium, with a current ratio of 0.94, suggesting limited short-term liquidity to cover immediate obligations. The company's free cash flow is negative at -470,027,000 LKR, driven by a capital expenditure of -630,526,000 LKR, which exceeds operating cash flow of 286,297,000 LKR.

    Profitability metrics are weak, with a return on equity of -7.71% and a return on assets of -4.13%, both significantly below the industry median for the Fishing & Farming sector. The company reported a net loss of 375,053,000 LKR, despite a gross profit of 72,908,000 LKR and operating income of 104,125,000 LKR. These figures suggest operational inefficiencies or cost overruns that are eroding profitability.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic or climatic shocks, which could impact revenue stability. No material geographic breakdown is available in the latest financials, limiting visibility into regional performance.

    Looking ahead, the company's growth trajectory is uncertain. The current fiscal year is expected to show a decline in revenue, with no clear indication of recovery in the next fiscal year. The capital expenditure of -630,526,000 LKR suggests ongoing investment in operations, but the negative free cash flow indicates that these investments are not yet generating sufficient returns.

    Risk factors include medium liquidity risk, as the company's current ratio is below 1, and a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is currently low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or convertible instruments. However, the company's net loss and negative free cash flow could necessitate future financing, potentially leading to dilution.

    Recent events include the filing of the latest financial report, which discloses the company's net loss and capital expenditure. No recent earnings call transcripts or material regulatory filings have been disclosed, limiting insight into management's strategic direction or operational updates.

    Key takeaways
    • Kegalle Plantations PLC is operating at a net loss with weak profitability metrics.
    • The company's capital structure is relatively conservative, but liquidity is constrained.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment with no geographic diversification.
    • Growth is uncertain, with negative free cash flow and no clear recovery path.
    • Liquidity risk is medium, and dilution risk is currently low.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 2

    Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.42 is below the 0.35 cohort median, indicating conservative leverage.

    Revenue remained relatively stable with a 0.1% CAGR over the four-year period ending FY0.

    BEAR CASE · 1

    The company faces high credit risk and medium liquidity risk according to risk flags.

    In focus — financials by report

    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2011-05-27
    FY 2011 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue LKR 3.91B, −26,2% YoY; Operating income −62,3% YoY.

    RevenueLKR 3.91B−26,2 % YoY
    Operating incomeLKR 371.7M−62,3 % YoY
    Net income-LKR 273.2M−136,4 % YoY
    Free cash flow-LKR 727.6M−1 240,1 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flowLKR 286.3M−36,2 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueLKR 3.91B
    Gross profitLKR 334.1M
    Operating incomeLKR 371.7M
    Net income-LKR 273.2M
    Margins
    Gross margin8.6%
    Operating margin9.5%
    Net margin-7.0%
    FCF margin-18.6%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsLKR 9.07B
    Total liabilitiesLKR 4.21B
    Total equityLKR 4.86B
    Cash & equivalents
    Long-term debtLKR 2.03B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowLKR 286.3M
    CapEx-LKR 630.5M
    Free cash flow-LKR 727.6M
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue LKR 982.3MOperating costs LKR 878.2MNet income LKR 375.1M
    Highlights
    • Revenue LKR 3.91B, −26,2% YoY
    • Operating income −62,3% YoY
    • Net income −136,4% YoY
    • Free cash flow −1 240,1% YoY
    • Net margin -7.0%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $163,50
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $4.86B
    Net cash
    -$2.03B
    Current ratio
    0.9
    Debt / equity
    0.4
    ROA
    -4.1%
    ROE
    -7.7%
    Cash conversion
    -76.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -64.2%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin10,6 %Above median
    Net Margin-38,2 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-7,7 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-64,2 %Bottom quartile
    D/E0,42Below median
    Cash Conv-0,76Bottom quartile

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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Kegalle Plantations PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-28

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2011-05-27 17:41 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2011 Revenue LKR 3.91B · Net LKR -273.2M
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